TORONTO – The Toronto Zoo’s two new stars are finally meeting their fans.
An exhibit featuring giant pandas on loan from China is now open to the public after two days of private tours for media, politicians and select zoo members.
Get daily National news
Da Mao and his prospective mate Er Shun arrived to great fanfare in March but have been hidden from view while quarantined.
Pandas are solitary creatures, so they’re housed separately, but will be temporarily brought together for mating season each year.
- Environmental advocates ask Sask. Court of Appeal to review coal decision
- Ontario government Microsoft Teams messages set to automatically delete
- Students finish testifying in former Christian school principal assault trial
- Metrolinx hands out limited-edition Lake Ontario Presto cards at Union Station
The pair will remain at the zoo for five years before heading to the Calgary Zoo for another five.
Their stay is being touted by Canadian and Chinese officials as a sign that ties between the two countries are getting stronger.
(The Canadian Press)
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.